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TORRANCE, Calif. (Dec. 21, 2011) – Lexus today announced a zero increase on the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) for the all-new 2013 GS 350, which will arrive at dealerships in early February with bold, dynamic styling, precise handling, innovative technology and a spacious interior.

“With all of the enhancements to the all-new GS, the base price remains the same at $46,900,” said Mark Templin, group vice president and general manager, Lexus Division. “We expect the GS will suit the needs of many drivers and compete well in the segment.”

The new GS conveys an enhanced sense of confidence to the driver with a redesigned chassis and a wide, strong stance that inspires and rewards driver participation with crisp and precise handling. Engineers developed a more spacious interior environment while leaving exterior dimensions virtually unchanged to ensure excellent maneuverability. Richly endowed with world-class features and premium details, the new GS is supported by advanced, performance technology that makes it more than just a luxury car. The 2013 Lexus GS 350 is available in rear-wheel drive (RWD) with a base MSRP of $46,900 or all-wheel drive (AWD) with a base MSRP of $49,450. The configurations are available as F SPORT models or can be equipped with the available Premium or Luxury packages for greater personalization.

The six-speed sequential shift automatic transmission comes with paddle shifters and sport driving functions for enhanced driving pleasure. The transmission incorporates many features adopted from the Lexus IS F high-performance sedan — including faster shifts, earlier torque converter lockup and downshift throttle blips — to support four driving modes (ECO, Normal, Sport S and available Sport S+) that can be operated by toggling the new Lexus Drive Mode selector.

To suit the needs of many drivers, the all-new GS 350 will offer unique packages, Premium Package, or Luxury Package. The new GS will be equipped with many standard features such as bi-xenon HID headlamps, L-shaped LED daytime running lights, Drive Mode Selector, paddle shifters, a new energy-saving auto climate control system, S-Flow, that uses the occupant-detection system to focus air-flow only to the front area where passengers are actually seated. Next-generation Remote Touch with one-push confirmation that allows the user to operate the climate, audio, phone controls and optional navigation, synthetic leather instrument panel with contrast stitching, LED interior lighting, a new multimedia system (with available next-generation Lexus Enform) and color TFT multi-information display.

By adding the optional navigation system ($1,735), GS owners can enjoy an industry-first 12.3-inch, split-screen, high-resolution multi-media display. The split-screen ultra-large display enhances visibility through the use of advanced, high-definition graphics that are easy to read and easy to use. The 12.3-inch screen is large enough to support simultaneous, split-screen viewing of a large map display, plus audio, climate or other vehicle information.

GS models equipped with the optional navigation system will also have access to the next-generation Lexus Enform® Application Suite, the system that leverages the customers’ mobile phone technology to provide a new level of connectivity and information management. Users can conduct local searches through Bing, or utilize voice-enabled apps to make restaurant reservations through OpenTable, get movie tickets via MovieTickets.com or tap into internet radio, including Pandora® or iHeartRadio.

Lexus has published pricing info and additional details on the 2019 UX crossover which is the carmaker’s first model to be underpinned by the new Global Architecture Compact (GA-C) platform.

We’re told that the new Lexus UX will hit US dealership starting with December, 2018. Customers will be able to choose between two versions, namely UX 200 ($32,000) and UX 250h ($34,000), but for the latter they must wait until January 2019.

Other than the 12 exterior colours, Lexus can fit the 2019 UX with the F SPORT package which brings the likes of tweaked springs and stabilizer bars and 18-inch alloy wheels, all in the name of better handling and responsiveness.

Inside the cabin, F SPORT translates into a steering wheel and shift knob wrapped in perforated leather, aluminum pedals, aluminum scuff plates and 8-inch TFT color display. Extra info on the 2019 Lexus UX can be found here.

That’s because Lexus’s racing-derived supercar is a true rarity. It’s not just that only 500 examples were built in the two years it was in production (2010–2012) but because it is a singular model in the Japanese luxury marque’s 33-year history. There was nothing like it before it rolled off the line, and there’s been nothing like it since.

The LFA was first dreamt up by Akio Toyoda, the CEO of Lexus’s parent company, Toyota, during the early aughts. The exec desperately wanted to build a car that would rival the best sports cars coming out of Italy and Germany and put an onus on two things: performance and drivability. Three prototypes were unveiled during the near-decade that the car was in development—the LFA was part of the Lexus Future (LF) line of concepts, with the A in its name standing for “Apex”—but by the time it was ready for production, Akio’s vision had been realized.

The coupé is powered by a front-mid-mounted, naturally aspirated 4.8-liter DOHC V-10 derived from Tokyo Racing’s race car mill and developed in conjunction with Yamaha. The powerhouse is mated to a rear-mounted Aisin six-speed automated manual gearbox that sends 553 horses and 354 ft lbs of twist to the rear axle (the Nürburgring Package variant has a specially tuned engine that delivers 562 hp). No less impressively, the 10-cylinder engine could rev up 9,000 rpm in just a half second. Because of this, the car had to be equipped with a digital tachometer to display engine speed, since an analog version couldn’t keep up.

From the outset, the LFA was designed to be a high-performance beast. Sports and supercars need to look cool, of course, but Kengo Matsumoto and the rest of the team at Lexus Design were more focused on function than style. If an element essential to the vehicle’s aesthetic had to be sacrificed to improve aerodynamic performance, then so be it. It’s because of this that the LFA is one of the more understated supercars of the last decade.

The LFA is a sleek coupé that rides low to the ground. The carbon-fiber exterior has a long nose, tall haunch and sharp edges, all of which combine to create as much downforce as possible. There are also a variety of scoops and vents, most notably just behind the side windows and above the rear fenders designed to help cool the engine and brakes. The cherry on top, though, is the speed-sensitive rear wing that rises when you eclipse 50 mph. All of these elements combine to give the car a decidedly athletic look, especially compared to other Lexus models. The marque also offered up plenty of color options to help buyers make their LFA their own. Customers could choose from 28 body colors, along with three wheel colors. Special order hues were also available.

The LFA’s body is no less impressive. Even by supercar standards, it is lightweight—tipping the scales at a relatively paltry 3,559 pounds. Lexus found ways to minimize heft throughout the vehicle’s construction, but this is especially true of its body. It’s not unusual to see a car outfitted with elements designed to reduce curb weight, but the LFA’s body leaned heavily into carbon fiber-reinforced polymer. In fact, 65 percent of the car’s body is made from the feather-light material.

Performance isn’t necessarily the first thing people think of when the name Lexus comes to mind. Luxury is, though. And sure enough, the LFA offers the kind of plush interior for which the marque has come to be known.

The cabin features a two-tone colorway, and everything, including the two bucket seats, is covered in luxe materials such as fine leather and alcantara, which are tastefully accented with carbon fiber and metal. The driver’s cockpit features a digital TFT display changes color to warn you if you’re approaching the redline. The steering wheel includes alloy paddle shifters and a right-mounted ignition button (you’ll still have to insert the key, though). The LFA predates the infotainment system trend of the last few years, but it does have a rear-view camera, and a 12-speaker Mark Levinson sound system. In an interesting twist, it originally came with a set of custom-made Tumi suitcases that matched the cabin’s color scheme.

The LFA’s interior has a sporty feel that makes clear you are sitting in a high-performance vehicle. Adding to this dynamic is the fact that Lexus channeled two octaves of engine noise into the cabin. You won’t just feel the engine’s roar when you accelerate, you’ll hear it loud and clear.

Lexus built just 500 examples of the LFA—436 “regular” models and 64 Nurburgring Package variants—between 2010 and 2012, 190 of which were for the US market. The decision to keep the production run so low appears to have been intentional. The company was selective about choosing the LFA’s buyers, opening up pre-orders in 2009, but only deciding who’d be a lucky recipient in 2010. The car was initially also going to be sold via a two-year lease program, to stop owners from quickly flipping it for profit, but the marque decided instead to offer it to a select group of buyers. Lexus only hand-built 20 examples per month, with each coming with a numbered plaque signed by the specialist who’d assembled the vehicle.

Earlier this year, Lexus shared the first images of an all-electric supercar concept the company has been working on in secret. The battery-powered speed machine currently has no name, but it’s been reported by multiple outlets that it’s viewed in-house as a spiritual successor to the LFA. With the EV not due until 2025, there’s still plenty of work to be done, but it will sport a sleek and aerodynamic body made primarily from carbon composite and an all-electric powertrain that should please even the snobbiest of enthusiasts. The word out of Japan is that the car will be able to accelerate from zero-to-60 mph in less than two seconds and travel over 400 miles on a single charge.

The All-New Lexus ES Goes on Sale in JapanThe Lexus ES, which launched the brand alongside our LS flagship, continues to deliver heightened comfort, craftsmanship, and luxury as it enters its 7th generation.

Lexus" signature driving feel is embodied in the new ES, making it even more exciting to drive under a variety of driving situations and road conditions.

The ES was introduced in 1989 as part of Lexus" debut vehicle lineup alongside the brand"s flagship model, the LS. Armed with unparalleled ride quality, quietness, and a spacious cabin, the ES helped establish the Lexus brand across the world, serving as the brand"s core product in many countries and regions. Now, it is available in Japan for the very first time.

As it enters its seventh-generation, the Lexus ES further enhances its world-renown ride comfort and driving dynamics all at the same time. Blending key elements of design and performance, the new ES will challenge the traditional expectations of consumers.

Following in the path of the LC and LS flagship coupe and sedan, the ES is the latest expression of the new generation of Lexus vehicles, instituting a fresh era of design and performance.

Built on the GA-K platform, which demonstrates high torsional rigidity and a low center of gravity, the all-new ES features a sleek and bold exterior, a spacious, plush interior, and exciting driving performance, all longstanding Lexus trademarks. The new platform/powertrain combination delivers flawless silky, smooth ride comfort, inheriting and further enhancing the DNA of past ES models. With sharp handling response and rock-solid stability, the ES exemplifies the Lexus"Yet" philosophy―the successful pairing of two contradictory ideas―with its "smooth, silky ride yet sharp handling."

The ES comes equipped with the world"s first production Digital Side-View Monitors, as well as the brand"s innovative active safety package Lexus Safety System+. Utilizing the very latest in automotive safety technology offer drivers greater peace of mind and emphasizes the brand"s strong commitment to safety.

Taking advantage of the GA-K platform"s low center of gravity, the ES" low, wide exterior proportions mirror the way the sporty sedan performs on the road. With the slightly aft placement of the A-pillars and the revised angle of the rear pillars, Lexus designers have succeeded in creating a sleek, dynamic silhouette. With this new body shape, Lexus designers sought to produce a sportier car with class-leading aerodynamics, while maintaining the ES" customary spacious cabin. High-quality materials and fastidious attention to the smallest of styling details make the all-new ES the very example of functional beauty and high quality.

A more expressive face was achieved through combination of a new mesh pattern for Lexus" signature spindle grille, defined by a continuous flow of small "fin" shapes; the sharp, sculpted edges of the car"s body, and newly designed headlamps with three compact LED lamps.

The rear design adopts Lexus" distinct personality traits, including the stable stance of the wide rear tires and combination tail lamps featuring three L-shaped lenses.

With significantly enhanced supple ride quality that has been an integral part of the ES DNA, the new ES also exhibits a newfound sportiness that thoroughly captures the ideals of the new generation of Lexus. At the heart of the car"s more athletic nature is the brand"s latest driving technology, namely, the GA-K platform and new-generation hybrid system. After thoroughly analyzing human movements and responses, Lexus engineers have created a car that, as much as possible, serves as a natural extension to the driver"s body. The engineers focused especially on precisely executing the driver"s inputs, immediate vehicle response, and creating a comfortable cockpit.

In addition to demonstrating high rigidity and possessing a low center of gravity, the new Lexus platform features a double-wishbone rear-suspension setup with an optimal overall geometry that results in excellent handling and stability. The sharp response provided by the rack-mounted electric power steering system gives the new ES precise steering, part of Lexus" signature driving feel. The low placement of the driver"s seat (low hip point), a fully adjustable steering wheel, and the strategic positioning of the pedals help promote the optimal seating position for the driver.

To enhance the extremely quiet nature that has been an integral part of the ES" DNA, Lexus engineers adopted the highest levels of sound absorption, sound insulation, and noise-cancelling measures, including a flowing body shape that was developed through many hours of wind-tunnel testing. Additional features, such as noise reduction wheels and sound-insulting acoustic glass from the flagship LS sedan, have also been employed. Sound produced by the engine and audio system has been precisely tuned, resulting in cabin sounds set at a frequency most comfortable to the human ear.

To convey the F SPORT"s razor-sharp, on-road character to the interior, Lexus takumi craftsmen adorned the cabin with an exclusive aluminum ornamentation that undergoes a process called hadori, used in the finishing of samurai swords. By employing the latest polishing technologies, craftsmen were able to lend a distinct impression of traditional Japanese sword artistry throughout the interior of the ES F SPORT.

Lexus remains committed to rapidly developing the top safety technologies in the world and equipping them into as many of its vehicles as possible. In addition to the world"s first Digital Side-View Monitor, the ES is also equipped with the latest version of the Lexus Safety System+.

The Lexus Safety System+ featured in the new ES is thoroughly updated with the latest technology. A forward-looking camera and millimeter-wave radar remain integral parts of the safety package to further reduce road fatalities and traffic accidents, while easing the burden and stress on the driver. With this system, the new ES offers the highest level of security, allowing the driver to enjoy a safe, pleasant motoring experience.

Road Side Assist (RSA*9) acquires road sign data via a camera and the navigation system, and displays information using the head-up display and multi-information display, thus reducing driver failure to recognize signs and support safe driving.

While it may look a tad busy at first, the dashboard was designed to keep most of the instruments at eye-level for the driver. The two rotary wheels on either side of the instrument cluster can be used to change the driving modes (Eco, Standard, Sport) and toggle the traction control. Even the instrument cluster and the centre display are placed on the same height, so that one does not have to look too far for important information. The head-up display, offered as standard, is also informative enough and doesn’t need the driver to take his eyes off the road.

The door handles are sleek, made of a single-piece soft-touch plastic and are nice to operate. Lexus claims that the armrests on the doors and the centre armrests (fixed one at the front, foldable one at the rear) which feature textured fabric covers, are more comfortable on longer drives than leather-covered ones. In our short time with the car, they did seem well placed but the claims about being comfortable over a longer journey remains to be verified.

The 7-inch TFT instrument cluster and the 12.3-inch multimedia screen conduct a synchronised start-up routine. The centrepiece of the instrument cluster is a round digital screen which can either be the speedometer or the tachometer, changing colour and information displayed depending on the driving mode chosen.

The 12.3-inch multimedia screen can be controlled only via a touchpad on the centre console, which is not the easiest to use on the move. We can understand that a touchscreen based system would have been too far from both the front seats to be used easily, but it begs for an easier user interface. The system has built in navigation, trip details, a dedicated detailed display for the hybrid system, multimedia options and others. That said, it is not the most intuitive interface to use as there are no guides on the screen to show you how to access them.

And then there are the limited connectivity options. In an age where many manufacturers are moving to smartphone-based interfaces for Android and Apple users, Lexus has stuck to offering only Bluetooth and Miracast connectivity along with DVD player/AM/FM/USB/Aux-in. Concerns about limited connectivity are thrown right out of the big windows as soon as you play music. It’s so good and powerful that it could double up as the sound system at a mini-concert!

The 8.0 TFT display in the instrument binnacle is usefully clear, though, and features a sliding ring, in which sits another TFT screen, to present additional information.

This set-up isn’t as ergonomically pleasing as Lexus would have you think, although having the option of moving the large rev counter into the centre of the TFT instrument binnacle – and just a fraction below eye level – is a nice touch.

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Next up is the RX 350h, which Lexus reckons will be the best-selling model in Australia. Lexus and Toyota have been doing hybrid powertrains for some time now, and the system fitted to the new RX is predictably solid-feeling, though it too has its drawbacks – namely that the constantly variable transmission can drone on and on under constant acceleration, and even the commendably insulated cabin can’t block it out completely.

And that, I think, is something to be celebrated. And also not something we’ve come to associate with Lexus over the years. But that’s now beginning to change. Long live F Sport Performance, then.